The original Hall School started in 1887 with only two rooms and two teachers.  In 1902, two more rooms were added.  In 1909, a new school was built on the same site.  Hall School was increased to eight rooms and eight teachers. 

Hall School was named for Willard P. Hall.  Mr. Hall, a lawyer, moved to St. Joseph in 1854.  Mr. Hall served as the Lieutenant Governor of Missouri from 1861-1864 and was Governor of Missouri from1864-1865.